Ioannis Lavrentis
Greek distance runner
About Ioannis Lavrentis
Lived 1900 – 2000. Ioannis Lavrentis was a Greek marathon runner, long-distance runner and athletics (sport), known for 1896 Summer Olympics.
Ioannis Georgios Lavrentis was a Greek athlete and the winner of the second modern-day official marathon race. The race was held on 5 April 1896. Lavrentis was among 38 runners who participated in the race in an attempt to qualify for the 1896 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. He won the race with a time of 3:11:27.
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Who was Ioannis Lavrentis?
Greek distance runner
When was Ioannis Lavrentis born?
Ioannis Lavrentis was born in 1900.
When did Ioannis Lavrentis die?
Ioannis Lavrentis died in 2000.
What was Ioannis Lavrentis's occupation?
Ioannis Lavrentis was a marathon runner, long-distance runner and athletics (sport).
What was Ioannis Lavrentis known for?
Ioannis Lavrentis was known for 1896 Summer Olympics.
What nationality was Ioannis Lavrentis?
Ioannis Lavrentis was Greek.
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